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Job Description

Do you have a passion for creating memorable experiences? If so, we are looking for someone like you !

Manulife has a bold ambition - to be the most digital, customer-centric global company in our industry. The Global Strategic Initiatives team is lined up to build colleague engagement, business knowledge and drive global connectivity by delivering impactful colleague experiences to help Manulife achieve our bold ambition.

As Manager, Global Events, you’ll be helping us run our global events calendar – managing and organizing high profile live, virtual and hybrid experiences to raise Manulife’s brand identity, increase engagement and drive business impact while ensuring that the company’s business goals are being met. You’ll draw on strong project management and event planning experience and have an exceptional standard of delivery, service and attention to detail across everything you work on.

The role will involve creative planning and delivery of a range of high-profile experiences that are aligned with Manulife’s strategic focus and business objectives. You’ll have a forward looking and hands-on approach to manage the end-to-end process of strategically planning an experience, ranging from event briefs, research, approvals, invitee & speaker management, venue set-up, creative design, onsite support, production management (audio-visual, virtual event technology), budget management and post-event analysis. Your strong familiarity and comfort with technology and on-site show-calling will position you for success in this role. And of course you’ll be well-versed in drawing up a plan for every contingency because you thrive in the wonderous world of live event production.

What type of work will you do in this role?

• Brainstorm, plan and deliver impactful global events by understanding and translating business objectives and priorities into moments for experiences
• Full operational and logistical management of content-driven events (live, virtual and hybrid)
• Leadership and management of internal teams, with strong emphasis on standard-setting and decision-making while collaborating with various teams
• Fluency in the use of technology to improve effectiveness of events and experiences
• Effectively manage external vendors and venues on all event-related matters
• Build excellent working relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues
• Direct and manage the creative process, including design of look & feel, invitations, event production
• Be data driven to leverage metrics and data to influence future decision.
• Manage budgets to ensure an expected return on investment

What is expected of me?

• University education plus a minimum of seven years of relevant experience in with an incredibly strong portfolio of delivered work in positions of increasing responsibility
• Extensive experience in implementing global corporate events from either a corporate or agency perspective
• Demonstrated production competencies for live, virtual and hybrid events with fluency in the use of technology
• Demonstrated understanding of the role that events play to ensure that the right type of events are being planned at the right time
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and project management skills with the ability to confidently lead and manage events on an end-to-end basis
• Push boundaries and challenge expectations with unique creative solutions, and the ability to forecast outcomes in a changing environment
• Effective storytelling and the ability to influence stakeholders by gaining trust and buy-in
• Comfortable working with C-level executives, and managing unforeseen circumstances and stressful situations
• Natural curiosity and propensity to learn; enthusiasm to build skills and responsibilities as a trusted expert and advisor
• High degree of emotional intelligence, be able to adapt quickly to change and a capacity to stay calm under pressure in fast-paced environment
• Deadline driven with strong sense of accuracy and detail

Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today.

About John Hancock and Manulife

John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com .

One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance , annuities , investments , 401(k) plans , and education savings plans . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife /John Hancock , we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour , ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process . All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies . To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com .

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.